Dangers of charging phones overnight
Ammon News - Firechief Global, a provider of fire safety solutions in the UK, has issued a public warning about the hazards associated with charging mobile phones beside the bed at night.
This caution comes in light of data showing that a significant portion of the population, including a third of teenagers, have the habit of sleeping with their phones under their pillows, and 74% of Britons charge their devices in their bedrooms.
This practice, according to experts, poses a considerable risk of fire.
Laurie Pollard, the Managing Director of Firechief Global, emphasized the fire hazard posed by charging phones under pillows or blankets.
'Phones generate heat during charging, and covering them with pillows or blankets can trap that heat, increasing the risk of overheating and potentially causing a fire,' Pollard explained.
He stressed the importance of charging phones on open, flat surfaces away from flammable materials to mitigate these risks. Pollard also warned against overcharging, noting that it is a leading cause of fires in devices with lithium-ion batteries.
Although modern smartphones have systems to prevent overcharging, the risk remains if these systems fail. He advised against charging phones on bedside tables, especially those made of combustible materials, to reduce the risk of fire.
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Ammon News - Firechief Global, a provider of fire safety solutions in the UK, has issued a public warning about the hazards associated with charging mobile phones beside the bed at night. This caution comes in light of data showing that a significant portion of the population, including a third of teenagers, have the habit of sleeping with their phones under their pillows, and 74% of Britons charge their devices in their bedrooms. This practice, according to experts, poses a considerable risk of fire. Laurie Pollard, the Managing Director of Firechief Global, emphasized the fire hazard posed by charging phones under pillows or blankets. 'Phones generate heat during charging, and covering them with pillows or blankets can trap that heat, increasing the risk of overheating and potentially causing a fire,' Pollard explained. He stressed the importance of charging phones on open, flat surfaces away from flammable materials to mitigate these risks. Pollard also warned against overcharging, noting that it is a leading cause of fires in devices with lithium-ion batteries. Although modern smartphones have systems to prevent overcharging, the risk remains if these systems fail. He advised against charging phones on bedside tables, especially those made of combustible materials, to reduce the risk of fire.
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